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Power
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
Top speed (270 km/h)
Fuel, maker's test (16 L/100 km)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep appreciation for the vehicle's design, rarity, and historical significance as an early front-engined Lamborghini.
1 problem reported · high confidence
Problems owners report
- No functional, mechanical, or reliability issues are reported or discussed within the provided owner feedback
The data is devoid of any negative experiential commentary.
The version owners recommend
Insufficient comparative owner data available to designate a "best" version. However, specific variants are mentioned with notable enthusiasm. The one-off 400 GT Monza is highlighted for its extreme rarity ("the only one in existence"). The 400 GT 2+2 is recognized as the core production model. The Jarama 400 GT (a later, related model) is mentioned as Ferruccio Lamborghini's personal favorite model. The unique Flying Star II shooting brake design is also noted. Preference appears to be driven by individual taste for specific body styles and extreme rarity rather than functional superiority.
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Overall sentiment
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep appreciation for the vehicle's design, rarity, and historical significance as an early front-engined Lamborghini. Owner discussions and enthusiast feedback consistently describe the car as "gorgeous," "beautiful," "stunning," and "magnificent." It is frequently noted for its "pure," "classy," and "refreshing" styling compared to modern performance cars, with specific praise for its elegant lines and front-engine layout. The car is held in very high regard as a collector's item and "holy grail," with significant value placed on its scarcity, with only approximately 250 standard 2+2 models and unique one-off variants like the Monza and Flying Star II produced. There is no substantive discussion of driving dynamics, reliability, or ownership costs within the provided data, as the focus is entirely on aesthetic and collectible appeal.
Positioning vs competitors
Insufficient owner data available. No comparative positioning is discussed.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available. No recommendations regarding trim, options, or powertrain configurations are present in the discussions.
General recommendations
Suitable exclusively for serious collectors and enthusiasts of classic Italian GT cars who prioritize historical significance, design, and extreme rarity over modern performance, practicality, or daily usability. Prospective owners should be prepared for the challenges of maintaining and sourcing parts for a very low-production vehicle from the 1960s. The vehicle is positioned as a museum-quality piece or a prized element of a high-end collection, not as a regular-use automobile. Verification of provenance and condition is paramount given the model's value and the existence of unique coachbuilt variants.
Remarks
The provided dataset consists almost entirely of image posts and aesthetic commentary from enthusiast communities, with no substantive long-term ownership reports, driving impressions, or discussions of maintenance, costs, or performance. The "400 GT" name is applied to a family of related vehicles from the mid-to-late 1960s, including the standard 2+2, the one-off Monza, the Islero, the Jarama, and the Espada (the latter often referenced with "400 GT" in its full name), which are all front-engined V12 grand tourers. This analysis is based on the collective appreciation for these models as design and historical artifacts, not on operational owner experience. The reported production volume of "400 exemplaries" for the 2+2 aligns with known figures. Analysis based on approximately 90 community posts and comments, the vast majority of which are visual showcases.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
3.9 V12
3.9L 12-cylinder · 320 hp · RWD · manual
Built 1965–1968